Lower your Expectations [Open]

[Avaritia Greed]

Greed was bored and slight pissed off, no it wasn't that it was raining or that she was tired or that it was cold or that she hadn't killed anyone for awhile it was the fat that she hadn't found a single thing that she had wanted to buy, that was unheard of, no one in their right mind would have thought of Greed not buying anything. She was worried that she was losing her touch and that was something that she couldn't bear causing her to freak out and wonder along the stalls aimlessly with her head down facing the floor.

The female suddenly felt something fall from her eye, it almost felt like rain yet when she tasted it the thing tasted slightly salty causing her to gasp. She, a sin and the sin of Greed was crying she had felt a tear fall from her face something that had never happened to her, she wasn't sure if her siblings ever did but doubting it. Greed shook her head, she couldn't cry it was something humans did a sign or weakness and she couldn't be weak not in the world she lived in.

She screamed out loud in fury hitting herself across the face to the crowds shock who hurried past her. Greed was furious with herself she had lost the urge to buy things and she was now crying what was happening to her? Could she be turning human, could that even better? The female hoped not or she would become just as pathetic yet at the same time she was crying. Greed couldn't take it anymore so ran through the market until she came to a small alleyway where she disappeared into falling against a wall and falling all the way down. Two more tear drops fell from her face causing her to rub her eyes, she didn't want anyone to see her like that not even her sins.

"Your pathetic" she muttered to herself as she sat there on the floor with rain falling over her figure. Her dress was soaked through and slightly muddy however she hoped that she could come up with an excuse for it, she had to or she was as good as dead. You were either a sin or a target and she wanted to be a sin she loved her siblings, she didn't want to lose them.

[Pride]

Near Greed a black shoe with white spats stepped into her vision. A cane tapped the ground beside it while a man in a pinstriped green suite wearing a matching gangster like hat appeared. Although the rain poured down in sheets, it seemed to avoid him completely, trickling down an invisible barrier. One could make that happen when they controlled the element of water.

He was looking upward, a strange little white stick in his mouth. He puffed on it and when he took it from his mouth a long trail of smoke flittered from his lips and dispersed into the air.

Pride tended to smoke in the rain, it was just a little habit he had but he didn't smoke often. As he hung out near the village he made a point of no one seeing him. He didn't feel much like being social. But then he felt the presence of his sister and the distinct feeling as her pride dropped and he knew he had to come to her aid.

He didn't look down at her, merely puffing on the cigarette for a moment while he looked up at the sky, the sheets of rain falling down all around him.

"Lovely evening is it not?" He breathed. He didn't want to make Greed feel any worse she did by acknowledging the mess she was in.

He quite cared for his little sister, although he didnt have the kind of relationship with her as he did with Lust, still he wasn't about to just sit around and let her be distressed. His brothers on the other hand could go to hell for all he cared. But a lady needed to be cared for, and then perhaps bedded...

[Avaritia Greed]

She saw a male come close to her and was ready to kill him, she didn't care if anyone saw her she was beyond caring. That was until she saw that the male was actually her older brother Pride who seemed to be in male clothes today. The female sighed to herself and wiped her eyes as she got to her feet quickly trying to hide what she was feeling at the moment which was complete and utter depression. "Yes it is" she answered with a small sniff while turning away from Pride looking down the alleyway "What brings you here?"

Greed didn't know what else to say so just kept quiet facing the opposite direction of her sibling cursing that she was still getting rained on although inside she thanked the rain for it had hopefully hid her tears from Pride. Unknown to her the females eyes were slightly red so anyone could tell what she she had been doing. She closed her eyes gently as she turned around knowing that if she didn't then Pride would know something was wrong yet knowing her luck he could of already guessed. "I see your not getting wet" she told him with a frown "Fancy covering your sister?"

She tried to get the attitude in her voice yet what came out was pitiful and disgusting to her. Greed wished that she had the power to go invisible at that point more then anything or wished that she could get help with her problem. Her brain clicked at that point if Pride was the oldest even though he just thought so then maybe he had gone through some difficulties in the past. "Pride have you ever lost your pride?" she asked after a minute of thinking of how to ask the question so that she didn't seem so distraught yet her stomach was doing constant back flips making her feel sick.

[Pride]

Prideful turned his green eyes onto her then and watched as she got up. His pressed lips didn’t smile as they usually was. This would not do, it would not do at all. He flicked the cigarette from him and it seemed to disappear. He then place both hands upon the gold handle of his cane and watched as his sister turned away from him. He noted the redness in her eyes, but he’d already known she was upset.

He moved closer, his invisible covering now shielding them both from the rain. He would have done it if she’d asked or not. A small smile came to his lips then and he nodded. Her wet clothing were making him sad. He didn’t like to feel sad but he didn’t like to see such lovely things be ruined.

Nodding slowly, he reached around her and took her hand in his, attempting to gently turn her towards him. “Of course I have. Not completely, but at times…” He didn’t mention that those times had to do with their sister. He looked down at her for a moment.

“Darling you’re absolutely sopping. Let’s get you inside. I have a cup of warm tea in my suite at the mansion, would you please join me?” He brought her hand up to his lips, kissing it as his eyes watched her intently.

[Avaritia Greed]

Greed frowned as Pride kissed her hand she sighed gently to herself at her brothers answer yet reached to take the males hand. "Very well" she muttered sounding tired yet began to speak again all the same "I think iv lost my Greed, i know there are some gorgeous items here brother but i have no urge to buy them or even steal them and as for killing humans which is one of my favorite sports i just couldn't bring myself to do it" The female then covered her mouth with her free hand trying to mute herself as she had already told Pride too much.

Despite him being the oldest and him often looking after Wrath at times she felt that he only looked out for himself and that it was all an act. However they were family, he was her brother and no matter what they needed to stick together. Greed smiled gently at him yet still the sadness had almost been soaked into her body like she was some kind of sponge making her fairly slow almost like Sloths despair had grabbed hold of her and shook her violently. "Pride you mustn't tell the others they simply cant know" she added to the conversation after a few seconds of silence thinking about how much they would hate her if they knew she was acting so weak.

In truth hardly any of them would actually turn their backs on her yet all the same in the state that she was in her mind was in overdrive and a million crazy thoughts were flying through her mind. She stopped walking and rubbed her forehead gently wondering why she suddenly felt so dizzy. "Pride" she murmured weakly almost no sound leaving her mouth. Greed clung her hand to the wall and to Pride trying to keep herself upright. It took a split second for the wave to wash away and she was no longer dizzy allowing her to smile at her brother. "Well wheres this tea?" she asked trying to change the subject.

[Pride]

Prideful let go of the cane in time to reach out and grab at Greed. He lifted her up into his arms, frowning at her state and not seeming to care for once that her soaked body was getting his clothing wet. He looked her over.

"Darling, if there's one thing I am not it's a gossip. They shall not hear about this from me. But come, the tea is in my room at the mansion. You're in no condition to be out like this."

He wondered what was wrong to make his sister so weak and to lose her desire for shopping. So strange it was, he'd never experienced anything quite that dramatic himself.

"Do not fear, i'll take care of you m'dear." He said as she turned towards the exit of the alleyway and started for it. In a split second they were no longer out in the rain but indoors in a warm and fire lit room.

Prides chamber was a red velvet Victorian type with a large four-poster bed, the bed had thick curtains that closed around it for privacy. A closed door lead into the equally as large room that was his closet.

On a small table near the hearth a tea setting awaited and Pride careful set his sister down in one of the chairs. He opened the doors to his magnificent closet and reached inside, returning to his sister with a warm and soft green robe. He held it open.

"You must get out of those wet clothes my darling. Please, wear this..."

[Avaritia Greed]

Her eyes lifted from her chair to the dress which she took from her brother. It was green in colour, fairly light and unlike most of her dresses had no sparkles yet she knew she needed to get out of the wet clothes. Standing up she did a sweep of the room and noticed that there was no where to get changed meaning that he expected her to get changed in front of him. Usually she would of yelled at him yet she wasn't in the mood to fight so sighed as she began to take her dress off.

Greed however did turn around taking off the dress as quickly as she could so that Pride didn't get too excited before wiping her arms down with her hands and slipped the newly given dress over her head which flowed down her drying body effortlessly. She smiled and turned back to face her brother where she sat back down. Grabbing the tea in both hands she was able to sip in gently while warming herself up. "Pride i need your help" she told him bluntly something that wasn't usual for Greed what was unusual for her was for Greed to ask for help.

She placed the tea down where she noticed she still held her dirty dress which she slung above the fireplace to dry. It crackled gently as the silence filled the room allowing Greed to speak once more. "Are you not changing brother?" she asked with a louder voice on the brother part probably knowing what was going through his mind "I know that this subject will bore you but i cannot tackle it on my own i need to know what to do and apparently fate had decided your the best man for the job" The female didn't believe in fate but what else could she say she was tired and frankly wanted her greed to return or she couldn't be herself ever again.

[Pride]

Pride merely smiled and handed the robe over. He stepped back, allowing her space and turning to the tray on the table to prepare tea. When he thought she wasn't looking, he did turn and took in the sight of his sisters nude body. It was lovely, and he looked back to the tea with a knowing smile not gracing his lips.

He sat down after her, crossing one leg over the other, the spat on his shoe white and gleaming in the firelight. He still looked as clean and as fresh as he had that morning when he prepared for the day.

Taking up his tea into his hands he took a sip, the china not making the slightest noise and he moved elegantly. He Pride was good at anything it was at being a perfect gentleman.

He nodded and set the tea cup and saucer down again before placing his hands on his knees. "Whatever I can do to help you I will be willing to do m'dear."

Watching her carefully, his eyes seemed to spark a bit. He seemed to be thinking something but he kept his secret to himself, merely continuing to listen and nod, giving her encouragement to go on.

"Oh no. I am most comfortable in this. But thank you m'dear."

[Avaritia Greed]

She shook head noticing her clean her brother was how he always seemed to. Maybe that was another one of his powers, staying clean although personally Greed didn't really care, she wanted to get back on the subject of herself and planned to do it quickly. "I need to get my Greed back, how i don't know but you dear brother can help me" she told him with a small smile "At least i hope you can, you are the eldest after all"

Greed took a few more sips from the tea allowing the hot liquid to pour down her throat warming her whole body up as it did. She was terribly cold although both the fire and the drink were helping yet all the same she moved her chair slightly closer to the burning embers that sent light into the whole room, producing shadows on the wall that seemed to be dancing. Without taking her eyes away from the dark figures she stroked her hand through her hair allowing some water droplets to gracefully fall from her body and over her face which she brushed away quietly.

The female sin that stood up as she paced the room for a few minutes with the dress flowing behind her like a new shadow, thinking about what to do. "Pride this has never happened to you or the others? What about" she began swallowing deeply as shed added the two fatal words "Our parents?" None of the sins could really remember their parents but if anyone could then Pride would maybe he had heard of a time when they lost a certain power and got it back, even if they didn't at least she would know that she would be condemned for life and Greed would rather know than not. She wanted to always be a sin yet if her powers didn't work out soon then she could soon face the same fate as the various mortals she had killed along with her siblings.

[Pride]

Pride simply watched his sister get up and pace. He did wish she would sit down and try to calm herself. It wasn't good to panic with this. Sure he knew that if she was indeed loosing her touch it was possible she'd waste away and die, but he very much doubted it. After all it happened rarely and normally there was a reason behind it, for example the sin no longer wanted to exist.

"I think firstly you must settle down Greed." He waited for her to go on, but when she spoke about their parents he tensed and took in a sharp breath. Sitting up he pretty much jumped to his feet and walked over to her. His eyes flashed with tension and he grabbed her by the shoulders, shaking her a bit.

"Stop!" He hissed, "You're becoming hysterical. We do not know who our parents are and we do not need to know! That is a human desire. Now pull yourself together!" His voice was no longer calm but commanding while his handsome features, just barely, sharpened to those of a demon.

His sister was treading on dangerous ground merely wondering and thinking about the. Clearly she was ill.

He got an idea. "Come, let me help you, perhaps if I go with you to the market tomorrow we can find something lovely for you to wear and have some fun while we are at it."

[Avaritia Greed]

She was thrown from her own thoughts as she felt hard hands grab her shoulders and shake her. "Pride your hurting" she began in a hurt voice before realizing that he was right she hadn't thought about them for years they had deserted them so why did she need them? Anger built up inside of her yet she quickly calmed herself down as she was in no fit state to fight her brother if he got angry that she was angry about their parents. She didn't need anyone apart from her siblings and her powers which she would hopefully gain back soon. Greed went limp until her brother advised them to go shopping tomorrow where a grin sprouted across her face.

"Shopping oh that would be great" she said putting it on a bit yet trying all the same "And what fun will that be Pride?" She was curious to what fun Pride could possibly mean although she had a pretty good idea and hoped that she had guessed right. If she had then her powers would come back in no time. Greed kissed her brother on both cheeks to show her gratitude at what he was doing for her, maybe she had been wrong after all. "Thank you brother" she told him smiling.

Greed sat back in her chair drinking the last of the tea and placing her feet near the fire to warm them up that bit more. She was now feeling more happy with herself and was rather proud of her brother not knowing if it was his doing or her own yet all the same she welcomed it. The female laughed out loud to show how she was feeling as she didn't feel that any words at that point could fully express it. "When are we going brother?" she asked with a slight frown looking back at the fires dancing shadows on the wall which to Greed looked so beautiful and rather attracting. She would have to get one in her room although of course she needed it to have more gold and decorations on it.

[Pride]

Prideful was glad to see her calm herself and he released her arm but not after leaving a few red spots on her skin. “I’m sorry.” He said simply with a shrug before returning to his seat with a sigh. “M’dear I think part of being what we are is to accept it and take each day as it comes. Perhaps today was just a bad day for you and tomorrow will be better. I suggest you stay here with me tonight and then tomorrow we shall go to the markets and find the best tailors in the light kingdom. It will be my treat.”
He laced his fingers together on his knee, smiling quaintly. “Are you feeling at all tired? I think after a quick bath I might be ready to turn in. I truly think it would be best that you don’t leave this room tonight so that the others might not see you in this… state…”

Not only did he mean her distressed state but also her being dressed in a mere robe and in his bedroom. The subject of incest within the Sins Mansion hadn’t been discussed, but Pride had a feeling that if the others suspected Greed and Pride fooling around they would take the opportunity to use it to their advantage. Also, he didn’t want Lust to think that he preferred Greed to her…

[Avaritia Greed]

She thought for a moment at the males request placing her hand on the side of her face silently thudding with a finger against her cheek. It would bad on the pair if she was seen leaving Pride's room in his clothes however it would look worse if she was caught sleeping in the same room. Then again she could simply state that she fell asleep, it was an easy thing to do besides she was an early bird and could get out of the room before anyone even stirred. "Very well Pride you will have the honor of my company yet where will you sleep?" she asked the male with an innocent smile.

Greed had naturally thought that her older sibling was going to let her sleep in his bed although truth be told she wasn't sure if he would, she just hoped that he would. She pouted slightly as she walked to the male's bed which she pushed her hand against. It seemed to be rather comfy and almost melded to her shape making her grin gently, it was similar to her own bed. She may of even bought her brothers but she couldn't really remember that far back, even demons had their limits.

The sin laughed when she sat on the bed, it was strange she felt that the only person to ever sleep in Pride's room would be Wrath who had become almost like his son or even Lust but for completely different reasons which she didn't want or need to go into detail about, not at that moment anyway. Greed sighed gently while looking at her brother with a slight raised eyebrow. "So brother decided where to sleep yet?" she asked again a little more darkly trying to persuade the eldest sin.

[Pride]

Pride watched her with mild amusement. His eyes skimmed down her body, looking of her rear. The ass of a woman was quite often his favorite feature. He had to keep from licking his tongue over his lips while she bent over to press her hand down on his mattress. He wondered what she looked like nude and laying out of his bed, her hands stretched above her, maybe even tied together.

Then she turned to him and asked if he knew where he'd be sleeping and he stood, following her.

"My dear girl." He crooned, moving to stand right infront of her, his hand slip around her waist to pull her body against him, his other hand trailed up to her cheek, lightly stroking it. "I intend to sleep in my bed as well..."

With that he pressed his lips upon hers, kissing his sister tenderly. She was feeling insecure, he knew, and the biggest thing an insecure woman needed was a secure man to hold and her make her feel amazing again. If anyone could make Greed feel like a real woman again, it was Pride.

“Relax.” He breathed to her, “No one will know about this but you and I.”

[Avaritia Greed]

She raised her eyebrow again as Pride spoke about sharing the same bed. Greed let out a small laugh thinking that he was joking until she saw his face which was full of honesty showing her that he fully intended to stay in his own bed with Greed. "Well Pride we both can't slee.." she was going to say sleep in the same bed however she was unable to as her brother kissed her tenderly. The female was shocked for a few seconds until she smiled to herself gently, it was just a brothers love thats all.

Greed pulled back and kissed her brother on each cheek twice laughing gently and blushing at the same time. She turned around to try and hide her face but she knew that he had seen it after all anyone would had noticed her cheeks go bright red. "Brother we cant" she muttered although said it almost as a question. She wasn't sure what was going through his head because she didn't have a clue what was going through her own thus she felt weak and vulnerable.

Thats when she frowned thinking that maybe Pride was just using her like he did with all the other people that he brought home but she was Greed and more importantly his sister, she couldn't do what he was asking could she? So many questions flooded through her mind yet they flew through her mind so fast that she couldn't grasp them to answer them. She sighed to herself yet turned around to face her brother again where she rubbed his arm gently with a small smile.

The sin soon turned back to the bed where she lifted the covers down so that she could get in then remembering that she had no night clothes on. Slightly blushing yet again she turned running her hands through her hair. "I seem to have no night clothes and i cant possibly sleep naked, brother its far too cold" she told him while clasping her chest with her hands.